We are seeking an experienced Interim Management / Project Accountant for a 6-month assignment based in Carlisle. This role will play a key part in analysing, understanding, and documenting how an internal operational system integrates with a newly implemented financial system. The primary objective is to build a robust knowledge base of system interactions while ensuring this expertise is effectively transferred across the business through training and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and document system integrations between internal operational systems and the financial platform
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation and knowledge resources
• Train and support multiple users across the business to improve system understanding and usage
• Work closely with the Finance Department, IT team, and wider operational teams to gather insights and resolve system-related issues
• Support the business in managing day-to-day system challenges impacting finance and reporting
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of business reporting and monthly management accounts

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience in a similar interim, project, or management accounting role
• Strong systems expertise, with the ability to interrogate, challenge, and improve existing processes
• Experience supporting system implementations or integrations is highly desirable
• Commercially astute with a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and train stakeholders across different functions

What You'll Get in Return

• Immediate start opportunity
• 6-month interim assignment
• Excellent exposure to a successful and rapidly growing business
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on business systems and processes

What you need to do now
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